Naloxone, used to reverse drug overdoses, will be available at all buildings in one ENC school district

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston

Published June 28, 2024 at 6:47 AM EDT

Some medical professionals say declaring a national emergency could make Naloxone, a drug that treats opioid overdoses, more readily available.

A drug used to reverse the effects of a drug overdose will be available at an eastern North Carolina school district next school year.

The Pitt County school board voted in favor of starting a naloxone program, with the medication on hand at every school in the event of an overdose.

Trained staff members would carry and administer the treatment, also known as Narcan, which the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says is generally administered in a nasal spray or injection and rapidly reverses the effects of an overdose.

Annette Weston

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.

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